User:Lici1234/Salmon Defense

Salmon Defense is a non-profit organization established in 2003 to advocate for salmon and was granted 501(c)3 tax-exempt status in August of 2004 with the purpose to protect salmon and salmon habitat.

Salmon Defense is notable for their advocacy for salmon and salmon habitat utilizing education, communication and litigation.

Communicating the importance of salmon in culture, the economy and watershed ecosystems, Salmon Defense has released works such as "Back to the River", "As Long as the Rivers Run" and "Shadow of the Salmon." A curriculum guide was developed in conjunction with NOAA to supplement the docu-drama, "Shadow of the Salmon" distributed to Washington middle schools and high schools. Produced by Steve Robinson and Dr. Kyra Nourse, Dr. Michael Pavel and the Pacific Education Institute, the movie was nominated for 3 Emmy Awards and has been shown at many film festivals.

Litigation activities include the challenge on Municipal Water Rights Law passed by the Washington State Legislature in 2003. The passage of this law impeded the in-stream flows, negatively affecting salmon and salmon habitat.